West Malaysians celebrate Hari Raya for the first time in Kuching
By Nur Shazreena Ali & Natasha Jee KUCHING: It was a quite an experience for two West Malaysians to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri for the first time in Kuching. The duo — Muhammad Ibrahim, 31, from Kelantan and Rozaifis Rofiei 31 from Perak who is currently working in Kuching — was supposed to go back […]
‘Survive in order to enjoy more Gawai in future’
KUCHING: Dayaks who are unable to return to their villages and hometowns to celebrate the festive seasons due to the Covid-19 pandemic are urged to be patient. In trying to console them, Kedup assemblyman Martin Ben hoped they could understand and adhered to restrictions that unfortunately would make Gawai Dayak this year not as lively […]
New normal may be permanent norm
KUALA LUMPUR: Consumer behaviour has possibly changed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, making the new norm permanent — something retailers need to prepare for to help the economy recover. Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said his ministry has seen online sales of fast-moving consumer goods growing by 40 per cent due to the pandemic. The […]
India could soon return to Malaysia for palm oil
KUALA LUMPUR: India is seen as having very little choice and could soon turn to Malaysia and start importing back, especially if the Covid-19 pandemic situation in Indonesia gets worse and the country goes into full lockdown as most of the countries are doing at the very moment. “The country (India) could step up purchases in the coming […]
10th Asean Para Games cancelled
HANOI: The Philippines has announced the cancellation of the 2020 Asean Para Games due to a lack of funding stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Vietnam Sports Administration. The Philippines was supposed to host the Para Games in January after the SEA Games last December. However, the event was delayed to the end of […]
BTS begins new journey for first self-produced album
SEOUL: Global band BTS has begun a new journey to produce an album, possibly the first self-produced album in the band’s high-profile seven-year music career. Appearing on a live video log on YouTube last week, BTS member Jimin shared the news on the project, the band’s new discographic journey that came as the coronavirus pandemic […]
Sarawak posts impressive results to contain Covid-19
KUCHING: A group of eight medical experts from China currently in Sarawak are impressed with the results achieved by the state so far in containing the Covid-19 pandemic. China’s Consul-General in Kuching Cheng Guangzhong today said the experts led by Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dr Li Jun, expressed their satisfaction after visiting the […]
Petronas refutes allegation of oil rigs shutdown
KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) today refuted allegations that it has shut down any of its rigs, offshore Malaysia, other than those concluding their drilling campaigns or currently under temporary suspensions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. To-date, 18 of its rigs are in operation within Malaysian waters. The national oil company said this in […]
Every household to receive food aid, assures rep
MIRI: The distribution of food aid during the movement control order (MCO) in constituencies within the northern region is being closely monitored to ensure every household receive the aid. “Constituencies held by oppositions are no exception, as we deliver the food aid to all during this challenging times regardless of the recipients’ political inclination,” said […]
How safe is food delivery services?
KUALA LUMPUR: Since movement control order (MCO) came into force on March 18, there has been an increasing trend of online purchasing as it is considered as the safest way to shop amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Those working with online shopping platforms, be it as food riders or personal shoppers have now become ‘key workers’ during this period. Due to […]
